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FE03 MKM

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

78,010 mi
Last recorded78,010 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 MKM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2016 78,010 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated twisted (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated twisted (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 73,955 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edge

Chassis corroded

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All (2.4.G.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both borderline (2.5.A.1c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Fuel tank and filter corroded

Offside Front Postion lamp dull

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing All (2.7.2a)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 73,938 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres worn on outer edge

Chassis corroded

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All (2.4.G.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both borderline (2.5.A.1c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Fuel tank and filter corroded

Offside Front Postion lamp dull

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing All (2.7.2a)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 65,230 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 5 Sep 2014 65,219 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 56,212 miles

corrosion nearside front floor

wipers deteriorating

Fail 4 Sep 2013 56,200 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

corrosion nearside front floor

wipers deteriorating

Pass 2 Apr 2013 55,878 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust front pipe mounting rusty

Fail 29 Mar 2013 55,877 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

drivers side electric window not working

exhaust front pipe mounting rusty

Pass 16 Mar 2012 52,949 miles

both front wishbones rear bushes peeling slightly

dampness around os steering rack gaitor

Fail 9 Mar 2012 52,949 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

both front wishbones rear bushes peeling slightly

dampness around os steering rack gaitor

Pass 30 Mar 2011 47,703 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat belt

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Spare tyre very low on pressure

Fail 24 Mar 2011 47,695 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat belt

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Spare tyre very low on pressure

Suspect steering wheel excessive free play due to steering rack knuckles

Pass 12 Mar 2010 40,948 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 40,947 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 33,740 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight roughness and noise from rear wheel bearings

Fail 16 Mar 2009 33,732 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 27,185 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 27,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 20,704 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 18,098 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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FE03 MKM is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2003 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 47,451 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FE03 MKM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FE03 MKM is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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